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“Everything in his life had come down to the sensation of her fingers against his. The person he was, the history he carried within himself, every joy and grief he had ever experienced, slipped way like an irrelevant garment. He was nothing but skin, speaking to another skin, and between the skins there was no need to find any words.”

Quote by Kate Grenville

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Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville is an acclaimed Australian author, born on October 14, 1950. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich historical background, with notable titles including 'The Secret River' and 'The Nightingale'. more

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